Spotlight: CNF Technologies' Jonathan Garcia
09-16-2021:
Garcia, who serves as CNF Technologies' CFO, is helping to lead the firm's growth at Port San Antonio.
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on bizjournals.com
San Antonio-based New Apprenticeship closes on $2.5 million seed round
09-16-2021:
The digital apprenticeship program focuses on tech skills.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI RESEARCHER TO RECEIVE HIGH HONOR
09-15-2021:
Dr. James L. Burch to be recognized for his pioneering achievements and contributions to pushing forward the frontiers of Earth and space science.
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on swri.org
Startup Making Water From Air, Says Tech Can Go Mainstream
09-13-2021:
Port San Antonio will install the company’s first machine.
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on bloomberg.com
bioAffinity Technologies Announces Validation of Novel Non-Invasive Early Lung Cancer Test
09-09-2021:
CyPath® Lung, an innovative lung cancer diagnostic, is fully validated as a laboratory-developed test.
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on bioaffinitytech.com
Aerospace Leader Hiring for Multiple Roles in San Antonio
09-09-2021:
StandardAero seeks to add dedicated professionals with varying degrees of experience to be part of one of the world’s most exciting industries.
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on standardaero.com
Indo-MIM: Global leader in metal injection molding (MIM) technology
09-09-2021:
The India-based firm, whose U.S. operations are located at the Port, creates metal injection molded applications for various global industries.
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on portsanantonio.us
UT Health San Antonio selected as Texas’ first Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
09-09-2021:
In partnership with The University of Texas- Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio’s Biggs Institute becomes Texas’ first federally designated Alzheimer’s disease research center.
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on sanantonioreport.org
St. Philip's College: Immersive Training for Tomorrow's Health Care Experts
09-08-2021:
The renowned campus is utilizing state-of-the-art technology to prepare the next generation of health care experts.
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on portsanantonio.us
UTSA professor helps make breakthrough achievement in quantum computing
09-08-2021:
R. Tyler Sutherland is part of a collaboration that has set a world record for innovation in quantum computing.
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on utsa.edu
San Antonio’s space architect wants to make the city a space construction hub
09-03-2021:
Sam Ximenes received a NASA grant to evaluate lunar landing pad construction using technology to melt moon soil.
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on expressnews.com
Port San Antonio innovation center moves closer to completion
09-01-2021:
Profits from the innovation center will support technology-focused professional development programs at all levels.
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on bizjournals.com
KNIGHT AEROSPACE DEVELOPING LIFE-SAVING TECHNOLOGY
09-01-2021:
The company's Aeromedical Bio-Containment Module (ABCM) is changing the world amid a global pandemic.
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on portsanantonio.us
Local entrepreneur drives rapid growth at San Antonio solar energy company
08-31-2021:
Texas Solar President and CEO Mike Sardo has stewarded significant growth for the firm since 2019.
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on bizjournals.com
New company at Port San Antonio explores technology to create water out of thin air
08-31-2021:
Genesis Systems brings tech designed to help solve global water scarcity
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on ksat.com
Robot Hardware is a Bottleneck for Warehouse Automation
08-30-2021:
Plus One Robotics presents a new solutions for the robot hardware bottleneck issue.
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on plusonerobotics.com
Open configuration options ROBOTS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR STEM CAREERS
08-30-2021:
Area high school students participate in statewide robotics competitions as they immerse themselves in fun and challenging STEM-based tasks — preparing to become tomorrow's tech innovators in the process.
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on portsanantonio.us
Local tech company Pathwire adds a 'top 100 hacker' as executive
08-30-2021:
Jesse Kinser was invited by the Marines in 2018 to a "bug bounty" event, during which hackers were rewarded every time they exposed a security gap in the Marines' public websites.
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on bizjournals.com
NSA grant supports UTSA’s mission to make communities more cyber secure
08-27-2021:
UTSA is the only Hispanic Serving Institution to hold three National Center of Excellence designations from the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security.
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on utsa.edu
SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO COLLABORATE WITH VIRGIN ORBIT
08-27-2021:
Partnership would leverage space data to inform critical decisions around weather and for environmental monitoring purposes.
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on swri.org
Port-based Plus One Robotics Partners with MCRI to Bring Robotic Automation to E-Commerce Warehouse Operations
08-26-2021:
Partnership enables businesses to quickly install robust, scalable robot associates to handle items in the warehouse
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on roboticstomorrow.com
SwRI TESTS LIQUID ACQUISITION DEVICE ABOARD BLUE ORIGIN’S NEW SHEPARD ROCKET
08-26-2021:
Technology was first developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of a collaboration between SwRI and NASA to develop cryogenic fluid management capabilities during long spaceflights.
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on swri.org
Bianca Rhodes: 2021 Woman of the Year
08-26-2021:
Rhodes is the owner and CEO of San Antonio-based innovator Knight Aerospace
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on bizjournals.com
WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD
08-26-2021:
New transformative technology from Genesis Systems produces clean water to scale by harnessing moisture in the atmosphere—even in harsh climates.
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on portsanantonio.us
TechFuel $100,000 Startup Competition - Deadline: September 3, 2021
08-26-2021:
TechFuel is a startup pitch competition powered by Bexar County and Tech Bloc for early stage tech ventures in San Antonio and across Texas.
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on satechbloc.com
LOVE.MARKETING: POWERFUL MESSAGING THROUGH ADVANCED AR/VR TECHNOLOGY
08-25-2021:
Marketing startup utilizes 3D modeling and augmented/virtual reality to share the stories of its clientele, especially those engaged in advance technologies.
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on portsanantonio.us
New cybersecurity school opens in San Antonio
08-25-2021:
Institute of CyberSecurity and Innovation will partner with local cybersecurity experts who can provide students with mentorships and learning opportunities.
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on neisd.net
SAISD launches new app allowing parents to track their child's journey to school
08-24-2021:
The Stopfinder app allows parents to monitor their child's bus even before it arrives.
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on kens5.com
CYBER TEXAS FOUNDATION SEEKS SKILLED MENTORS FOR ANNUAL COMPETITION
08-24-2021:
The National CyberPatriot program inspires students toward careers in cybersecurity or STEM disciplines.
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on sachamber.org
South San High School Esports: Preparing Students for Tomorrow's High-tech Careers
08-23-2021:
The school's esports program encourages students to maximize their passion for gaming as they develop and hone their tech talents, which can ultimately be applied to real-world scenarios such as network security maintenance.
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on portsanantonio.us
Spirit & Opportunity: New Frontiers in Space Exploration
08-20-2021:
WEX Foundation and XArc Executive Director Sam Ximenes discusses the work he and his team are pioneering in the field of space architecture.
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on facebook.com
Two A&M-San Antonio faculty members receive National Science Foundation grant
08-20-2021:
Award will be used to engage more undergraduate students in biology research activities occurring in socially meaningful, applied community contexts.
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on tamusa.edu
Alt-Bionics: Affordable Prosthesis Solutions with High-tech Capabilities
08-18-2021:
Biotech startup Alt-Bionics utilizes AI-infused technology that allows individuals with traumatic limb injuries or amputations to regain significant motor control.
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on portsanantonio.us
UTSA providing students with in-demand skillsets
08-17-2021:
The university offers a slate of graduate certificates that align with the city’s workforce demand, from community nutrition and health to cloud computing.
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on sanantonioreport.org
OUTDOOR WI-FI LOCATION AT PORT SUPPORTS AREA STUDENTS AND NEIGHBORS
08-16-2021:
MUSEUM AND PORT COME TOGETHER TO OFFER FREE INTERNET ACCESS TO COMMUNITY.
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on portsanantonio.us
Robotic Prosthetics Startup Alt-Bionics Raises $283K Seed Funding
08-16-2021:
The investment will get Alt-Bionics closer to its goal of helping those seeking an affordable robotic hand.
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on startupssanantonio.com
CACI: NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS
08-13-2021:
CACI is defending our networks, the firm’s City Block demonstrates how the electrical power and public safety systems are impacted.
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on portsanantonio.us
SA cancer research group expanding to Austin, Europe
08-12-2021:
Alamo City company is proceeding with ambitious international growth plan.
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on bizjournals.com
Mission Design and Automation Partners with Plus One Robotics for Warehouse Efficiency
08-12-2021:
Robotics and software can increase scalability and quality throughput, as well as improve forecasting and production management.
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on robotics247.com
CEO of Greater: SATX discusses economic development in San Antonio
08-06-2021:
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera provides her insights in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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on ksat.com
Researchers at UTSA use innovative approach to manage rescue operations at sea
08-05-2021:
Students are working with the United States Coast Guard to develop an unmanned rescue vessel.
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on utsa.edu
For 20 years, UTSA's CIAS has helped thwart cyberattacks
08-05-2021:
Center is now working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on a pilot program to helps states, local, tribal and territorial government organizations prioritize resources and planning.
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on utsa.edu
San Antonio Innovation Summit takes on ‘accelerating change’
08-05-2021:
More than 750 people attended the inaugural San Antonio Innovation Summit to highlight successes and paths taken to implement projects that are changing the Air Force.
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on 16af.af.mil
Local pitch competition to be chaired by Rackspace co-founder
08-05-2021:
TechFuel is a startup pitch competition for early stage tech ventures co-hosted by Bexar County and Tech Bloc.
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on bizjournals.com
How To Get Visibility When You’re An Early Stage Startup
08-04-2021:
Get insights from Plus One Robotics VP of Marketing & Communications Sheryl Seitz.
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on forbes.com
SwRI, UTSA TO CREATE COMPUTER MODEL OF INNER HEART STRUCTURES
08-03-2021:
Endeavor is part of a larger effort to develop a new, potentially life-saving heart surgery.
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on swri.org
SwRI, UTSA COLLABORATE ON A NOVEL PROCESS TO PRODUCE LOW CARBON FUELS
08-03-2021:
Overall goal is to recycle carbon from CO2 to produce low-cost hydrocarbon fuels.
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on swri.org
The Future of Drone Education
08-01-2021:
St. Mary's University introduces a new engineering degree program to prepare students for jobs as drone designers, operators and programmers.
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on sanantoniomag.com
KNIGHT AEROSPACE DELIVERS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PASSENGER PALLETIZED SYSTEM TO BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE
07-30-2021:
The Brazilian Air Force first used Knight’s system in June, transporting multiple political leaders, military authorities, and VIPs.
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on knightaerospace.com
Money, talent and serendipity
07-29-2021:
Plus One Robotics, Port San Antonio demonstrate the changing trajectory of San Antonio’s innovation ecosystem.
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on expressnews.com
San Antonio area students speak with NASA astronauts at International Space Station
07-28-2021:
San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology hosts out of this world event.
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on ksat.com
Texas Biomed Levels Playing Field for Female Scientists
07-28-2021:
CEO and President Dr. Larry Schlesinger set workforce diversity as a core value in institute's ten-year strategic plan.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Department of Energy taps UTSA to make nuclear energy safer and more cost-effective
07-27-2021:
School awarded two grants totaling over $1 million.
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on utsa.edu
Robots + Data = The Real Solution to Surging eCommerce Demand
07-27-2021:
Analytics from Plus One Robotics are setting the standard for automation data tools.
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on plusonerobotics.com
New Dominion Enterprises Wins Air Force Phase 2 SBIR Funding for Energy Innovation
07-27-2021:
Startup seeks to improve the performance of military tactical radios.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Geekdom Fund raises nearly $1 million for two startups
07-27-2021:
Founded in 2014, Geekdom focuses its investments in early stage tech startups.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI-led PUNCH mission advances toward 2023 launch
07-27-2021:
NASA mission will study the creation of the solar wind.
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on swri.org
MATRIX AI Consortium at UTSA awarded $200K to study dementia in Hispanic communities
07-22-2021:
Researchers will apply artificial intelligence (AI) models to dementia research serving historically underserved populations.
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on utsa.edu
UTSA students take part in renowned international rocket event
07-20-2021:
University's Aeronautics and Rocket Club recently took part in the 2021 Spaceport America Cup - the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition.
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on utsa.edu
SwRI could help space explorers 'live off the land'
07-20-2021:
Institute working on a NASA project that will return old technology to the moon to help identify materials that could allow explorers to inhabit target worlds such as the moon and Mars.
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on mysanantonio.com
Uber, Virgin Galactic Founders Invest in Advanced Tech Startup Allosense
07-19-2021:
Allosense is one of four inaugural participants of the program, which was created to support startups during the earliest stages of company building.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Geekdom Pre-Accelerator Program Mentors New-Member Startups
07-19-2021:
San Antonio co-working community is seeing the changing demographics of people launching companies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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on startupssanantonio.com
New tech from SwRI could make the air around us a ready water source
07-19-2021:
Researchers believe they’ve found a way for us to pull water right out of the air and use it to flush our toilets, water our lawns and even drink.
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on sanantonioreport.org
SwRI Develops Economic, Novel Technique Supporting Pipeline Transport of Heavy Crude Oils
07-14-2021:
“EZ Flow makes pipeline transportation more cost-effective and less energy intensive than current techniques.
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on swri.org
A ‘regional center’ approach to city planning: Port San Antonio
07-13-2021:
Five regional center plans have been adopted thus far, with four, including Port SA, currently in the works.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Providing glimpses of technology's past, Foxworks is fueling innovation at Port San Antonio
07-13-2021:
Founder David Monroe is inspiring people through science, technology, engineering and math.
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on mysanantonio.com
SwRI PHYSICIST RECEIVES NSS SPACE PIONEER AWARD
07-12-2021:
Scott Bolton has been recognized for his accomplishments on NASA’s Juno mission and helping open the space frontier.
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on swri.org
Plus One Robotics and Pearson address automation challenges in logistics environments
07-12-2021:
Automation hinges on how well the robot sees and interprets the data.
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on pearsonpkg.com
San Antonio-built 'Lamborghini of medical suites' aims to take airborne medical care to a new level
07-12-2021:
Knight Aerospace is providing safer and better ways to care for patients while in the air.
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on expressnews.com
‘Unrivaled’ cancer proton therapy facility headed to UT Health San Antonio
07-11-2021:
Therapy targets tumors without harming surrounding tissue, boosts survival rates.
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on ksat.com
The next billion-dollar startup company could be in the works here in SA
07-11-2021:
In 2021, San Antonio-based Geekdom has incorporated over 50 startups.
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on foxsanantonio.com
SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AT #TECHPORT2
07-09-2021:
The museum is inspiring young people and working alongside schools throughout San Antonio to grow our next generation of talent.
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on portsanantonio.us
Cybersecurity manufacturing innovation park proposed for Port San Antonio
07-06-2021:
Site would allow for small and medium industrial defense businesses to come together in order to establish cybersecure satellite production lines and warehousing.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Geekdom execs name rising stars of 2021
07-06-2021:
Geekdom has helped incorporate 56 companies throughout the first half of 2021 through its free legal clinic for entrepreneurs.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI selected for landing gear integrity IDIQ contract
07-06-2021:
Institute has provided engineering support to the Air Force for several decades to extend the life of aircraft that came into service in the '60s and '70s.
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on eurekalert.org
San Antonio Biotech Startup Intrinsic Imaging Acquired for $80M
07-05-2021:
The company has performed clinical trials for large sponsors who have brought multiple products to market.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Nuclear Regulatory Commission awards grant to UTSA
07-02-2021:
Money will be used to develop a nuclear power plant cybersecurity research program at the university.
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on utsa.edu
PORT HOSTS REGION’S FIRST MAJOR TECH INNOVATION SHOWCASE SINCE EARLY 2020
07-02-2021:
AMID THE PANDEMIC, AREA INNOVATORS CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS.
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on portsanantonio.us
Schools team up to build tech talent in San Antonio
07-02-2021:
The program — Connected Beyond the Classroom Help Desk — will mentor and train more than 25,000 students and their families in home-based IT support.
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on bizjournals.com
Irys, a San Antonio Tech Startup, is Here to Stay
07-01-2021:
Company completed a successful $1.2 million investment round last year.
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on sanantoniomag.com
Construction tech startup moves HQ to San Antonio from Colorado
06-30-2021:
TotalScope Estimating Services has a data gathering app and digital estimating process for roof and replacement repair.
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on bizjournals.com
Port San Antonio Created Over 1,200 Jobs in 2020
06-29-2021:
Despite the past 16 months of pandemic-induced restrictions, the Port has stayed the course to create an innovation hub and more tech jobs at its campus.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Girls Inc. of San Antonio makes learning exciting and tangible for students
06-29-2021:
Local nonprofit that believes in inspiring girls and young women to be “strong, bold and smart".
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on ksat.com
HUMANKIND'S FUTURE IN SPACE: IT WILL TAKE ALL OF US TO GET THERE
06-28-2021:
Space architect Sam Ximenes discusses transformative innovations in space that are creating exciting opportunities and resiliency for the people of Earth.
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on buzzsprout.com
Dee Howard Foundation Names First Executive Director
06-28-2021:
Christina Martinez will chart a course for strategic growth and innovation in San Antonio’s educational landscape.
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on deehoward.org
UT Health San Antonio Announces Plans For Cutting Edge Cancer Treatment Center
06-25-2021:
Institution is bringing a new kind of cancer therapy to South Texas: proton radiation therapy.
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on tpr.org
SA's 'Doublewide Dudes' re-imagine manufactured home sales for the virtual era
06-23-2021:
Braustin Homes' unique approach deploys e-commerce, virtual reality, video chat, a mobile app and up-front pricing to sell modular housing.
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on mysanantonio.com
Rackspace Announces Enhanced Cloud Capabilities to Help Customers Build Modern Applications
06-22-2021:
SA-based firm works alongside customers to re-engineer their legacy applications and build new applications for the cloud.
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on globenewswire.com
SwRI AWARDED LUNAR LANDER INVESTIGATION CONTRACT
06-21-2021:
Project will help interpret how the lunar crust, mantle and core formed.
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on swri.org
Alamo City biotech picked for elite global medtech accelerator
06-17-2021:
Company among 50 entities to be part of international cohort.
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on bizjournals.com
Ebola virus research at Texas Biomed gets NIH funding boost
06-17-2021:
Two new grants support research exploring how Ebola virus spreads in the body with implication for targeted viral treatments.
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on txbiomed.org
Local genetic technology expanding capabilities via acquisition
06-17-2021:
The deal will increase the company's work in pharmacogenetics.
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on bizjournals.com
UTSA helps UT System reach No. 4 for U.S. patents granted worldwide
06-17-2021:
Researchers from the 14 UT institutions were issued 207 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with UTSA contributing 11 patents - primarily in biosciences, materials, and automation.
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on utsa.edu
16th Air Force partnerships create ecosystem for collaboration and innovation
06-15-2021:
The 16th Air Force is one of more than 60 partners within the National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC) ecosystem collaborating on research, education, and workforce development.
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on 16af.af.mil
Alamo City research contributes to potential new Covid vaccine
06-15-2021:
Multiple San Antonio institutions involved in a new study with promising findings.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI TO HELP INVESTIGATE SAFETY, LONGEVITY OF GRID-CONNECTED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
06-14-2021:
New Joint Industry Program (JIP) will investigate energy storage systems for the grid.
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on swri.org
UTSA researcher awarded $500K grant to develop defense against ransomware attacks
06-14-2021:
Money will go towards developing data-driven methods and algorithms to make cyberinfrastructure more resilient.
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on utsa.edu
USAA acquires San Francisco tech startup
06-10-2021:
San Antonio-based company is adding Noblr, Inc., an auto insurance startup, to its portfolio.
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on mysanantonio.com
SA medical device company raises millions to advance trauma care technology
06-10-2021:
Renovo Concepts Inc. has completed a Series A funding round for a traumatic brain injury device.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Two local biotech companies selected for VelocityTx accelerator
06-09-2021:
Olifant Medical Inc. and Alt-Bionics each have a chance to potentially earn $25,000 in equity financing.
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on bizjournals.com
